September 28, 1999

Details

Title	Operating Systems & Utility Programs Legacy S/W
Time Allotment	5 hrs

Reading / References

Read chapter 8 from Discovering Computers 2000

Objectives

Identify the various types of system software
Differentiate between an operating system and utility program
Describe the features of operating systems
Describe the functions of an operating system
Identify and briefly describe popular operating systems used today
Explain the startup process for a personal computer
Discuss the purpose of the following utilities: viewer, file-compression, diagnostic, disk scanner, defragmenter, uninstaller, backup, antivirus, and screen saver

Morning Coursework

Chapter 8 Pretest (online)
Chapter 8 – Operating Systems & Utility Programs
Evaluating Operating Systems (Interactive Lab) – pg 8.36
Working at Your Computer (Interactive Lab) – pg 8.36
Review "Buyers Guide 2000" on pages 8.37 to 8.48
At the Movies – pg 8.31 http://www.scsite.com/dc2000/default.cfm?module=movies&chap=8
Checkpoint – pg 8.32 http://www.scsite.com/dc2000/default.cfm?module=check&chap=8
At Issue: Read #2 - page 8.33
Hands On – pg 8.35 http://www.scsite.com/dc2000/default.cfm?module=hands&chap=8
Net Stuff – pg 8.36 http://www.scsite.com/dc2000/default.cfm?module=stuff&chap=8

Note: #1 and 2 are interactive labs already completed this morning.
Check out #3 & #4

Review Key Terms – pg 8.30

Afternoon Coursework

Legacy S/W DOS Tutorial
DOS Lab

For Marks

Assignment #: DC03
Assignment: DOS Cheat Sheet
Due: Start of class - Sept 30/99
Marks: 10 marks

Create a DOS Cheat sheet that illustrates the use of popular file management commands in DOS. Your cheat sheet (mini manual) should include commands such as DIR, COPY, MOVE, REN, DEL, MD, and RD. Include some of the parameters that are most important. Also include some parameters for different options.

Hint: If you are trying to find various options, the O/S can help you out:

For example, DIR /? This will give you all the info for the DIR command.

Lab Work

Read chapter 8
Complete afternoon Coursework
Quiz on Thursday - Chapters 1, 2, & 7 from book